Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Explore topics related to transformational community leadership including economic development, non-profit engagement, organizational management, and policy development. It's a candid conversation with veterans of the economic development profession along with inspiring interviews of today's thought leaders.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 112
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
DT #564 Tourism Is the First Date: Falling in Love With a Place – Reflections from Main Street Now in Philadelphia
Episode Summary: In this Develop This! episode, Joi Cuartero Austin is joined by Erik Reader, Director of Illinois Main Street, to reflect on the 2025 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia—and e…
DT #563 Exploring Roswell Georgia: A Hidden Gem & How to Effectively Use the Whova App at Conferences
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Steve Stroud, the president and CEO of Roswell Inc., about the economic landscape of Roswell, Georgia, and the importance of stra…
DT # 562 Exploring Odessa, Texas: A Hub of Economic Development - Tom Manskey
Summary
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Tom Manskey, the Director of Economic Development for the Odessa Development Corporation. They discuss the unique economic landscape…
DT #561 Economic Development Leadership Insights from Jim Fram
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise interviews Jim Fram, a seasoned economic development professional with over 30 years of experience. They discuss Jim's leadersh…
DT #560 Building a Rally Point in Your Community - Mark Perna
Summary
In this Develop This! episode, Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the crucial importance of uniting communities around shared goals and achieving genuine consensus. They explore the challenges of …
DT #559 Achieving AEDO Accreditation: A Journey of Excellence - Bill Cronin
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council. They discuss the Council’s recent achieveme…
DT #558 Unlocking Economic Development: The OUEDI Experience - Courtney Dunbar
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Courtney Dunbar, the Dean of the OU Economic Development Institute (OUEDI). They discuss the importance of OUEDI in promo…
DT #557 Building Bridges: The St. Louis BRE Initiative
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This podcast, Dennis interviews Jason Archer, the Vice President of Business Development for the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. They discuss the im…
DT #555 Understanding Agriculture and Egg Prices in America - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig
Summary
In this episode of Develop This, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses his journey to his current role, the importance of Iowa's agricultural production, and the challenges faced …
DT #556 The “Why” Behind Downtown Revitalization Strategies: Building Community from the Ground Up
In this episode, Joi Cuartero Austin sits down with Erik Reader, director of Illinois Main Street, to explore how communities are shaping effective downtown economic development strategies—and more i…
DT #554 Navigating the Complexities of Tariffs on the North American Auto Industry - Flavio Volpe
Summary
In this episode of Develop This, Dennis Fraise speaks with Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) in Canada. They discuss the historical ties between…
DT #553 Explosive Growth in Pasco County, Florida: Opportunities and Challenges
Summary
In this episode, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council, about the explosive growth in Pasco County, Florida. They discuss the …
DT #552 The National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA)
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise speaks with Lisa Hurley, the president of the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA). They discuss the unique c…
DT #551 Unlocking the Power of Questions - Mark Perna
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In this conversation, Dennis and Mark Perna explore the significance of asking better questions in various contexts, particularly in leadership and personal interactions. They discuss how eff…
DT #550 Preview of the 2025 IEDC Rural Retreat in Great Falls, Montana
Summary
In this episode of the Develop This! Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews Jolene Schalper and Christian Leinhauser from the Great Falls Montana Development Authority about the upcoming 2025 IEDC…
DT #549 Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on the Can Manufacturing Industry
Summary This Develop This! episode delves into the complexities of tariffs and their impact on the can manufacturing industry in the United States. Dennis Fraise hosts Rick Huether, CEO and Chairman …
DT #548 The Impact of increased U.S. Tariffs on International Trade and the U.S. economy - David Gantz
Summary In this episode of Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise interviews David Gantz, a trade law expert, to discuss the current state of tariffs and international trade. They explore the chaotic na…
DT #547 Leadership Lessons from a Lifetime in Economic Development - Michael Langley
Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise interviews Michael Langley, a distinguished figure in economic development and recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award…
DT #546 Recap and Review of the 2025 IEDC Leadership Summit
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In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Dennis Fraise is joined by contributing correspondents Joy Austin, Angee Shaker, and Sean Maguire to discuss their experiences at the recent …
DT #545 Empowering Rural America: The Golden Shovel Approach
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In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bethany Quinn, president of Golden Shovel Agency, about the importance of economic development in rural America. They di…